MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online education have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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